Magic: Chris Douglas-Roberts, SGHe may have been the real star of the Memphis Tigers, as he was consistent as a scorer and defended really well He will come in and start with the Magic as he is NBA ready I think he is a sleeper With a playoff team, he will make an impact. 23. Nets: Chase Budinger, SG/SFAnother Top 10 potential, but after a poor season under new coach, his stock has dropped Has the athleticism and shooting ability to be a solid pro. Nuggets: Ty Lawson, PGAlready rumored to be guaranteed to be drafted by them, Lawson will make an impact as he is the fastest player in the draft He can keep the ball out of A.I.’s hands and run the floor He is a good passer and can be a solid PG in the NBA He is what the Nuggets need. 21. This has the potential to be the biggest steal in the draft due to his upside. LeBron needs another star type of player next to him, and Walker is that player. 20. A solid player to back up Haywood and eventually take the starting job. 19.
Wizards: Kosta Koufos, CMay need development, but as a player can be like Okur. They need a Robin Lopez but can try to get a center via free agency or get Nathan Jawai in the second round. 18. Raptors: Joe Alexander, SF/PFHe has size, athleticism, and can shoot He reminds me of Shaun Marion He can really be a good scorer and a solid defender. He has the experience, athleticism, and shooting ability to be a reliable source off the bench He can make an impact in the NBA, as he is NBA-ready.
I expect him to fit in well here as the Suns look to win the West next season. 16. 76ers: Marreese Speights, PFThe 76ers are looking to get Elton Brand, but if they do not, Speights has tools to be better than Al Horford. They need a future to look forward to as they have a player who can be there 2-3 years from now Better hope he is no Patrick O’Bryant. 15. Warriors: DeAndre Jordan, CHis draft stock has dropped, which is why he might return to college, but if he stays, this is a must pick He has talent to be a Dwight Howard, but is a risk He can develop with the Warriors and be a future big man. He has raw talent and needs to develop, but the Blazers can use him as they are headed towards the brightest future in the NBA. 14.
He will fall here and the Kings will have to take a chance here. He and Spencer Hawes will be a solid frontcourt for the future. 13. He has to run and be physical, which scouts will come to realize he will not be able to do so as much. This team will have a bright future and if they keep Tinsley and O’Neal, they will be a playoff team. 12.
Kings: Kevin Love, PFHe has the talent, but not the athleticism needed in the NBA. He is NBA-ready offensively I think, but defensively will not be able to cover NBA power forwards. He is the right player to put with Dunleavy and Granger on their rebuilding process. Nets: Darrell Arthur, PFWith Harris, Carter, Jefferson, and Boone showing promise, they need a combo foward who can be a scorer in Arthur. He is NBA-ready and can help the Nets get back to the playoffs. He is going to be a Antonio McDyess-type of player who can spread the floor for the Nets. 11.